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Overview |
Monmouth College | SIUE | ||
| Location | Monmouth, IL | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 767 | 12,519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouthcollege.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth College | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,064 | $9,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,064 | $9,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,690 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,351 | $10,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Monmouth College | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,818 | 9,325 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 9,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.7% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 930/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Monmouth College | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth College | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Monmouth College | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Monmouth College | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth College | SIUE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Monmouth College based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 767 students)
Monmouth College vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth College or SIUE?
- Monmouth College is 352% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($42,064.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 352% higher at Monmouth College than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($42,064.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Monmouth College ($13,586 vs. $20,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 4.1% lower than costs at Monmouth College ($10,272 vs. $10,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth College than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth College students is 222.6% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($34,351 vs. $10,649)
Monmouth College vs. SIUE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth College or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or Monmouth College .
- The average SAT score at Monmouth College (1070) is the same at SIUE (1070)
- Incoming Monmouth College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SIUE (23)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Monmouth College (3.49)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Monmouth College (90.7%)
Monmouth College vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth College or SIUE? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SIUE and Monmouth College.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth College is higher than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $1,000 more per year than Monmouth College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $46,000)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $5,570 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth College graduates. ($21,430 vs. $27,000)
- SIUE graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth College graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Monmouth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/